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Fidan, Lavrov discuss revival of Ukraine grain deal

Fidan, Lavrov discuss revival of Ukraine grain deal

The top diplomats evaluated the efforts to revive the deal, as well as discussing an alternative plan proposed by Putin.

1 September 2023

Russia backs Iran's involvement in Türkiye-Syria talks, says Lavrov

Russia backs Iran's involvement in Türkiye-Syria talks, says Lavrov

In late December, defense ministers and intelligence chiefs of Russia, Türkiye and Syria met in Moscow in what was the highest-level meeting between Ankara and Damascus since the beginning of the war in Syria. (SD/VK)

1 February 2023

Lavrov: Erdoğan, Putin to meet in Astana this week

Lavrov: Erdoğan, Putin to meet in Astana this week

The meeting will take place at the Commonwealth of Independent States, Russia's top diplomat has said.

11 October 2022

New military offensive in Syria 'unacceptable,' says Lavrov

New military offensive in Syria 'unacceptable,' says Lavrov

Türkiye's president previously implied that Russia would give the green light for a new operation if Ankara reconciled with Damascus.

Çavuşoğlu, Lavrov discuss Ukraine, food security

Çavuşoğlu, Lavrov discuss Ukraine, food security

Yesterday, Ukraine's Foreign Ministry announced that Turkey's ambassador would be summoned over the country's failure to seize a Russia-flagged ship that was allegedly carrying grains "stolen from Ukraine."

Russia’s FM Lavrov: There is hope for finding a compromise

MEETING IN MOSCOW

Russia’s FM Lavrov: There is hope for finding a compromise

Turkey’s Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu and Russia’s Foreign Minister Lavrov met in Russia’s capital. Lavrov drew attention to the importance of bilateral meetings “in a period when international relations are quickly and negatively developing”.

Tripartite summit with Ukraine, Russia: ‘There is nothing to replace the negotiation process’

Tripartite summit with Ukraine, Russia: ‘There is nothing to replace the negotiation process’

Speaking after the summit with his counterparts, Russia’s Foreign Minister Lavrov said, “We would support every initiative to solve the problems underpinning the Ukraine crisis.” Ukraine’s Kuleba said he mentioned the ceasefire and humanitarian corridor.

Lavrov says Turkey not a 'strategic ally,' won't be included in Karabakh talks

Lavrov says Turkey not a 'strategic ally,' won't be included in Karabakh talks

Russia's foreign minister has warned against "materializing the principle that war is the continuation of politics."

15 October 2020

'Unless the Syrian territorial integrity is solved, Kurdish issue may explode'

RUSSIA'S FM SERGEY LAVROV

'Unless the Syrian territorial integrity is solved, Kurdish issue may explode'

Sergey Lavrov, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia, has indicated that “if the issue of Syrian territorial integrity is not solved, Kurdish problem may explode.”

Lavrov: Putin, Erdoğan Spoke by Phone on Idlib Attack

Lavrov: Putin, Erdoğan Spoke by Phone on Idlib Attack

The phone call was initiated by Turkey and both sides were ready to work together to avoid further escalation, Russia's Foreign Minister said.

28 February 2020

Russia: Turkey Advanced to Idlib Without Warning us, Turkey: Russia was Informed

Russia: Turkey Advanced to Idlib Without Warning us, Turkey: Russia was Informed

Foreign Minister of Russia Lavrov said, “The Turkish military advanced to certain sites inside the Idlib de-escalation zone without warning us about these movements.” AKP Spokesperson has responded, “Russia was informed about the military deployment.”

5 February 2020

Russia: US Not Ready to Meet Demands of Turkey

A BRIEF HISTORY OF SAFE ZONE DISCUSSIONS

Russia: US Not Ready to Meet Demands of Turkey

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia Sergey Lavrov has stated that the US is not ready to take the demands of Turkey regarding Syria into consideration.

Demirtaş to Meet Lavrov

Demirtaş to Meet Lavrov

A meeting is being planned to be held between HDP Co-Chair Demirtaş and Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Lavrov in his visit to Moscow on Wednesday.

21 December 2015

Çavuşoğlu 'Problems not Overcome', Lavrov 'I’ve not Heard Anything New'

LAVROV-ÇAVUŞOĞLU MEETING

Çavuşoğlu 'Problems not Overcome', Lavrov 'I’ve not Heard Anything New'

While Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs Çavuşoğlu meeting with Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Lavrov has said problems between the two countries haven’t been overcome, Lavrov stated he hasn’t heard anything new.

4 December 2015

Russia Denies Turkish Meeting Statement

Russia Denies Turkish Meeting Statement

The statement claiming Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Lavrov to meet Turkish Mnister of Foreign Affairs Çavuşoğlu has been strongly denied by Russia.

25 November 2015

Davutoğlu on Downed Russian Plane

Davutoğlu on Downed Russian Plane

Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu has said, “The whole world should know and be sure that we will do anything to establish peace”.

24 November 2015

Kremlin: A Very Serious Incident

Kremlin: A Very Serious Incident

Kremlin Spokesperson Peskov has commented as “a very serious incident” on Turkey shooting down Russian jet.

24 November 2015